An elderly man sustained a broken leg after being set upon by a group of men in broad daylight.

Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating the serious assault which happened on June 29 at Gurney’s Lane in Camborne which left a 70-year-old man with serious injuries. details have only now been released by the police.

The incident happened at about 4.45pm just off Commercial Square in the town. The victim was sat down in the town square when he was set-upon by a group of men who assaulted him.

As a result of the incident he sustained a broken leg and attended hospital.

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Police officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the assault or who knows who the offender is to contact the investigating officer, PC Charters-Byrne, via 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting Crime reference CR/57690/18.